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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite & X Plus based ACPCs - Market Impact Analysis

Tantra's Mantra with Prakash Sangam - May 16, 2024 05:46 - 37 minutes
The PC industry is on the cusp of a revolution, with major Windows OEMs poised to launch a wave of premium Arm-based ACPCs (laptops) powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon XElite and XPlus processors. In this episode, Leonard Lee from Next Curve and I delve deep into what makes "Windows on Arm" a ga...

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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite & X Plus based AIPCs - Market Impact Analysis

Tantra's Mantra with Prakash Sangam - May 16, 2024 05:46 - 37 minutes
The PC industry is on the cusp of a revolution, with major Windows OEMs poised to launch a wave of premium Arm-based AIPCs (laptops) powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon XElite and XPlus processors. In this episode, Leonard Lee from Next Curve and I delve deep into what makes "Windows on Arm" a ga...

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What is the Printed Matter Doctrine and Why You Can't Patent Your Book. EP142

Patenting for Inventors - May 08, 2024 21:22 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratings
In this episode I go over a doctrine in patent law called the "Printed Matter Doctrine." You generally can't get a patent on something if the only difference is that you provided some written instructions on your product, even if those written instructions are new and non-obvious.  Learn what ki...

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#404 – Israeli inventor creates an innovative solar-powered garage ventilation system – Erez Halfon

Inventors Helping Inventors - May 06, 2024 07:30 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratings
Alan interviews Erez Halfon. Erez Halfon liked working in his garage - but it lacked ventilation - and got hot and stuffy inside. He invented the solution - a solar-powered ventilation system that cooled with fans. Today, he markets his Zula Ventilation system to homeowners who love his so...

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#403 - 4 Ways to Reduce Frustration and Stress - Alan Beckley

Inventors Helping Inventors - May 02, 2024 07:30 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratings
Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. As an inventor you often feel frustration and stress. Alan shares 4 simple ways you can reduce frustration and stress now. You'll learn how to shift your mind from the fight or flight mode - into the problem-solving mode.  You can put these p...

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How the IP agent profession is regulated

Canadian IP voices - May 01, 2024 04:00 - 25 minutes
Juda Strawczynski, CEO and Registrar of the College of Patent Agents and Trademark Agents (CPATA) explains how CPATA regulates the IP agent profession, ensuring that patent agents and trademark agents deliver accessible, ethical and expert IP services in Canada. Explore online: CPATA Public Re...

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The IP of Influencers - Part 1

IP of Everything Podcast - April 30, 2024 16:22 - 24 minutes
Dive into the world of social media influencers and the intellectual property challenges they encounter, with insights from our hosts and Suzy Holman, a former influencer-turned-expert. Meet the Hosts: Jennifer Van Kirk Oliver Bajracharya Aaron Johnson Learn more about our work. Learn ...

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#402 - Missouri engineer devises an innovative way to wash cars in 10 minutes - Allen Boldt

Inventors Helping Inventors - April 29, 2024 07:30 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratings
Alan interviews Allen Boldt. Allen Boldt grew up in St. Louis and retired from a career as a product design specialist. A car enthusiast, he found it took too long to wash cars and wasted lots of water and soap. So, he invented the Dirt eRacer, a product that washes cars with minimal water...

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Adobe Summit - 2024: Expert Analysis & Key Takeaways

Tantra's Mantra with Prakash Sangam - April 29, 2024 06:50 - 19 minutes
"2023 was the year of experimentation and 2024 is the year of implementation, for Gen AI" was the clear message from the Adobe 2024 Summit. In this episode Bob O'Donnell of TEChnalysis and I delve into key takeaways from the summit and analyze how Adobe's firefly is improving the efficiency of "...

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Now Innovating: The Past, Present, and Future of Innovation at UCalgary

Now Innovating - April 25, 2024 14:54 - 22 minutes
In this episode we speak with Dr. Stephen Larter, UCalgary’s outgoing Associate Vice-President (Research and Innovation), and a Professor in the Department of Earth Energy and Environment in the Faculty of Science. Steve takes us back to 2004, talking about the state of innovation from when ...

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#401 - Never, Never Give Up - Alan Beckley

Inventors Helping Inventors - April 25, 2024 07:30 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratings
Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Alan shares how critically important that serious inventors never give up on themselves or their inventions. In 1941, Winston Churchill spoke forcefully about never giving up. The British had to face far more challenges during the Blitzkrieg th...

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Who Owns Your Strawberries? A Plant Patent Conversation with Dr. Dale Hunt. Bonus Episode 7

Patenting for Inventors - April 23, 2024 23:03 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratings
Learn the steps of how to patent your invention, from initial concept to issued patent. Host and registered patent attorney, Adam L. Diament, J.D., Ph.D., guides you through the complicated process of patenting your invention. This podcast starts from the beginning of what to do when you first h...

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#400 - Busy mom of 4 invents Clasp Magic for bracelets - Alison Brett

Inventors Helping Inventors - April 22, 2024 07:30 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratings
Alan interviews Alison Brett. Alison Brett grew up in Ontario. She graduated from Queens University then began teaching children in Singapore and later Zurich. The busy mom of 4 now sells her invention, the Clasp Magic, globally. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, o...

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#399 - Coaching and Community - Alan Beckley

Inventors Helping Inventors - April 18, 2024 07:30 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratings
Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Alan discusses why coaching and community - are essential to invention success. Inventors are viewed as "loan wolves" - working alone at night creating their inventions. Successful inventors, however, learn from coaches and get together with li...

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Navigating the AI Frontier in Intellectual Property Law

Ideas to Innovation - April 16, 2024 13:14 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
In this episode of Ideas to Innovation, we delve into the transformative influence of artificial intelligence (AI) on intellectual property (IP) and trademark law. Our conversation with guests Jay Myers, Director of Innovation for the Intellectual Property Practice Group at the Seyfarth Shaw ...

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Rethinking Patent Prosecution: Solutions and Alternative Paths

Engelberg Center Live! - April 16, 2024 13:00 - 53 minutes
Panel Four: Solutions and Alternative Paths Michael Weinberg (moderator), Engelberg Center on Innovation Law & Policy Dave Kappos, Cravath, Swaine & Moore Arti Rai, The Center for Innovation Policy - Duke Law School Michael Frakes, Duke Law School & Melissa Wasserman, The University of Texas...

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Rethinking Patent Prosecution: IPR Today

Engelberg Center Live! - April 15, 2024 13:00 - 57 minutes
Panel Three: IPR Today Rochelle Dreyfuss (moderator), NYU School of Law and Engelberg Center on Innovation Law & Policy Gabrielle Higgins, Desmarais LLP Scott McKeown, Wolf Greenfield Naveen Modi, Paul Hastings

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#398 - 3 Proven Steps to Your Invention Success Now - Alan Beckley

Inventors Helping Inventors - April 15, 2024 07:30 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratings
Alan provides a new Me on the Mic episode. Alan debuts a new program offered exclusively to podcast listeners - 3 Proven Steps to Your Invention Success. Alan shares 3 steps inventors must take to get their invention on a solid course to success. The course has a limited enrollment of the ...

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Rethinking Patent Prosecution: Incentives Shaping the Current Prosecution Process

Engelberg Center Live! - April 12, 2024 13:00 - 48 minutes
Panel Two: Incentives Shaping the Current Prosecution Process Bruce Wexler (moderator), Paul Hastings and NYU School of Law Bob Stoll, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP Mark Vallone, IBM

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Why I Like Phone Calls From The 571 Area Code - Patent Examiner Amendments. EP141

Patenting for Inventors - April 12, 2024 02:46 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratings
In this episode of the "Patenting for Inventors Podcast" I discuss why I get excited when I see a phone call coming from the 571 area code. Usually it means a patent examiner is calling me to make an "Examiner's Amendment." Why is that good and what are examiner amendments about? Listen to the l...

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Rethinking Patent Prosecution: State of Play in District Courts

Engelberg Center Live! - April 11, 2024 13:00 - 43 minutes
Panel One: The State of Play in District Courts John Desmarais (moderator), Desmarais LLP Judge Raymond Chen, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit Nicholas Groombridge, Groombridge, Wu, Baughman & Stone LLP Judge Maryellen Noreika, U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware S...

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#397 - The Most Dangerous Myth About Licensing - Alan Beckley

Inventors Helping Inventors - April 11, 2024 07:30 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratings
Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Alan shares the most dangerous myth about licensing. It leads many to choose to venture their product - without understanding the significant capital risks. Alan debunks the myth and shows how licensing can be quite lucrative. Be sure to subscr...

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Rethinking Patent Prosecution: Judge Chen Introduction

Engelberg Center Live! - April 10, 2024 22:25 - 18 minutes
This episode is audio of Judge Raymond Chen's introductory remarks from the Engelberg Center's Rethinking Patent Prosecution, Review, and Litigation event. It was recorded on March 28, 2024.

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#396 - Career nurse now has 4 solutions to the 'dirty tissue issue' - Evelyn Wilson

Inventors Helping Inventors - April 08, 2024 07:30 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratings
Alan interviews Evelyn Wilson. Evelyn Wilson grew up in Philadelphia and has been a nurse for over 30 years. One morning, taking her grandson to school, her nose was running, and she was "blowing and throwing" dirty tissues into the passenger seat. She cleaned it up when she got home and s...

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What is Analogous Art for Patents? EP140

Patenting for Inventors - April 04, 2024 20:47 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratings
Your patent application can be rejected because your so-called invention is "obvious." But how is obviousness determined? What's the difference between "prior art" that can be cited to reject your invention for lack of novelty, and "analogous art" which is the requirement to reject your inventio...

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#395 - Be an Inventor - Change the World - Alan Beckley

Inventors Helping Inventors - April 04, 2024 07:30 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratings
Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. When you create a new product and get it into the market - you'll change the world. I promise! Alan shares 3 examples of inventions - including his Wonder Wallet - that have changed the world.  Isn't it nice to know you will change the world in...

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What innovators need to know about the Competition Bureau

Canadian IP voices - April 03, 2024 04:00 - 28 minutes
Alan Gunderson, senior economist and coordinator at the Economic Analysis Directorate at the Competition Bureau explains the Bureau’s mandate and actions when it comes to intellectual property. Explore online: Intellectual Property Enforcement Guidelines

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#394 - Italian inventor creates Bendy Butler to clean hard-to-reach spaces - Serena Fadlun

Inventors Helping Inventors - April 01, 2024 07:30 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratings
Alan interviews Serena Fadlun. Serena grew up in Italy, then moved to New Zealand to finish high school and college. She returned to Italy and got married. She invented a unique broom called the Bendy Butler - to clean even hard to reach spots of her home. She launched Bendy Butler succe...

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5G Advanced, 6G and Beyond - Discussion with Qualcomm R&D Head

Tantra's Mantra with Prakash Sangam - March 31, 2024 08:10 - 28 minutes
After the successful launch of eMBB, everybody is eagerly looking at the next phase of 5G. Industry observers are wondering where the subsequent growth will come from, how the mobile network operators will recoup the enormous investments they have made in deploying 5G, when the exciting applicat...

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Clause 8: IBM's Chief Patent Counsel for Americas Mark Vallone on Changing Patent Portfolio Strategy

Clause 8 - March 28, 2024 10:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 55 ratings
For almost 30 years - under the leadership of giants like Marshall Phelps, David Kappos, and Manny Schechter, IBM led in obtaining the most patents per year. However, in 2020, IBM made the decision to no longer pursue the goal of “numeric patent leadership.” It went from obtaining over 8500 pat...